I am wondering if these are bass heavy headphones at all? I listen to ALOT of dubstep and am looking more for a bass heavy headphone!!!
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No, they aren't bass heavy at all. What people mean by a "flat" response is that bass, midrange, and treble are very balanced. To you (and me) that means they are going to sound fairly bright instead of having weighty bass. The TASCAMs mostly are very clear and detailed phones, not bassy. In this same price range I like the AKG 518LE. It has more bass and the bass is taut and controlled, not soggy. But there are a lot of choices. You can check out the website InnerFidelity for a lot of reviews of different types of headphones, and also headphone measurements to show you which ones have more bass. Also Headfonics has good reviews too. Good luck. No, they aren't bass heavy at all. What people mean by a "flat" response is that bass, midrange, and treble are very balanced. To you (and me) that means they are going to sound fairly bright instead of having weighty bass. The TASCAMs mostly are very clear and detailed phones, not bassy. In this same price range I like the AKG 518LE. It has more bass and the bass is taut and controlled, not soggy. But there are a lot of choices. You can check out the website InnerFidelity for a lot of reviews of different types of headphones, and also headphone measurements to show you which ones... » Read More No, they aren't bass heavy at all. What people mean by a "flat" response is that bass, midrange, and treble are very balanced. To you (and me) that means they are going to sound fairly bright instead of having weighty bass. The TASCAMs mostly are very clear and detailed phones, not bassy. In this same price range I like the AKG 518LE. It has more bass and the bass is taut and controlled, not soggy. But there are a lot of choices. You can check out the website InnerFidelity for a lot of reviews of different types of headphones, and also headphone measurements to show you which ones have more bass. Also Headfonics has good reviews too. Good luck. « Show Less
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I am very happy with the level of bass these headphones provide. It could be that for what you want it may not be enough, however. Based on all the headphones I have tried, these were the best ones within their price range.
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They're more like reference headphones so they're going to give you a fairly flat response. I wouldn't say they're particularly bass heavy. Which for me is a good thing because I use them for monitoring sound for video production work, but may not be a good thing if you like that sort of thing.
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Solution: break in time. I've had 2 pair and both were incredibly muddy/heavy bass out of the box. Audiophile friend suggested breaking them in. Hooked them to a receiver and played music at moderate listening level through each of them for a few days. Result was incredibly wonderful sound - best headphones I've ever had. I've had them for over one year and love them more each day. Listen to them daily.
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That seems to be normal for these headphones. Mine also are bass heavy, and other reviewers have said the same.
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I completely agree. To make bass, you have to move air.Having said that, these actually do so very well. I'm under the impression that those claiming the E2C doesn't produce bass either aren't getting a proper fit or don't understand how incredibly flat the frequency responce is (and should be).If you want boomy bass try Sony. They're cheaper.
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The bass in these headphones are more tight...like when you hear a bass beat, it'll pound hard then quickly turn into a longer bass note...or deep bass. Now thats just half volume, if you turn these up all the way, they definately beat the little solos. the solos have more of a kick bass, but you suffer from muddy mids-highs. Ntune is literally the perfect sounding headphones for all music...I still think its the best. better than ANY beats headphone, even the really expensive ones. buy these lol
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Hi Tim, these will not play bass as "much" as the Beats pro which are designed to exaggerate bass, but these have very accurate, tight bass that goes really low. But what you lose in bass volume, you gain in fit and finish, quality, and very accurate and pleasing music.
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These headphones have bass in a more classic sense which is accuracy, fast, and punchy. They're not like beats where the bass takes over the sound and no amount of burn-in will help in that regard. That said, mine have plenty bass maybe you have a defective unit?
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Well they are a bit on the heavier side. Which makes sense because they are technicly made for professional use. When I say that I mean in terms of sound but also time usage. Like no one is going to use them (professionally) for more than 2 hours on end. But in terms of using them for just listening to music then after a while the weight does get to be a problem for people. Personally I like them it would be nicer if the headphones were lighter but nothing is 100% perfect. In the end it depends on the consumer (you).
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I haven't done a heavy bass type of mix with these headphones yet. lower Freqs has much more engergy than higher Freqs , so very heavy bass can sometimes drown other frequencies . My best advice is to try and listen to same song using studio monitors, good speakers or even high-end flat headphones and compare.
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For open headphones, these are pretty bass heavy.I would say that they have more bass than the headphones I've listened to personally. (Grado Sr60/80/325i, AKG K271,Q701)Personally, I would consider them to have good bass response and that seems to be the shared opinion of other owners on Head-Fi.
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I bought them and they broke like a week later, I tried to get a refund but the seller won't respond to my messages. When they did work for that week the bass was to high and I couldn't hear the vocals. I would just spend the extra money to get them in a store with a warranty. I hope this helps you
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They all say the bass sounds good...but I am telling you as a bass lover...the bass in these highly disappointed me. It is VERY weak. I have to give the answer here because I bought these earphones based off all the positive answers to this very question. Just don't. They also hurt if you have smaller ear canals. Using their smallest earbuds doesn't help.
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my shure headphones seem to be not very bassy at all... anyone else feel that way? I'm not a bass freak or anything I love highs and mids but the se535's seem to have less bass than my old se215's... Seems a bit strange
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I also found that these headphones had very heavy bass. No matter what EQ adjustments I made I was unable to achieve an acceptible sound and returned them after a couple of days. They just sounded incredibly muddy. I purchased a set of Audio-Technica ATH-M50 headphones and am very happy with them. I don't know if they would begin to sound better in time, although I kind of doubt it. The ATs sounded great right out of the box!
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Yes, as a longtime audiophile I have no problem recommending these headphones. The dynamic response of these headphones seem quite good, especially considering their price. Understand however that the bass response of many expensive high-end headphones leave something to be desired, but these headphones have discrete bass amplification and are intended for listeners who appreciate a better bass response along with a good dynamic range. I originally bought these for gaming and because they fold up and fit nicely into my backpack, but quickly realized their sound quality also made them a good choice for listening to music. Hope this helps. Yes, as a longtime audiophile I have no problem recommending these headphones. The dynamic response of these headphones seem quite good, especially considering their price. Understand however that the bass response of many expensive high-end headphones leave something to be desired, but these headphones have discrete bass amplification and are intended for listeners who appreciate a better bass response along with a good dynamic range. I originally bought these for gaming and because they fold up and fit nicely into my backpack, but quickly realized their sound quality also made them a good... » Read More Yes, as a longtime audiophile I have no problem recommending these headphones. The dynamic response of these headphones seem quite good, especially considering their price. Understand however that the bass response of many expensive high-end headphones leave something to be desired, but these headphones have discrete bass amplification and are intended for listeners who appreciate a better bass response along with a good dynamic range. I originally bought these for gaming and because they fold up and fit nicely into my backpack, but quickly realized their sound quality also made them a good choice for listening to music. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hi Bryan, it depends if you appreciate flat response. If you're into augmented bass maybe look at something that is more tailored to bass boosting, etc... However, if you're interested in faithful representation of what you're listening to these are great. Most electronic music is well-balanced enough to not need artificial bass boosting in earphone design. These are really great earphones, I've been enjoying them a lot.
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I find the bass to be excellent. I would say that these headphones have a natural bass, not overwhelming and they are the lightest on my head. The Bose claim is correct. "SoundTrue"